The Labour Party Directorate on Mobilization and Integration has firmly denied any plans to replace Peter Obi as their presidential candidate for the 2027 election. This clarification comes in response to rumors circulating on social media suggesting that the party had reconciled with the Apapa-led faction and agreed to field a different candidate.In a statement signed by Marcel Ngogbehei, the Director General of the Directorate, along with Deputy Director Media and...

During a recent courtesy visit, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II of Benin emphatically denied Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata's claims of being a "child of the Palace."The incident unfolded when Akpata, alongside former Labour Party presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, visited the Oba's palace in Benin City. Throughout the meeting, Akpata repeatedly referred to himself as a "son of the Palace" in both English and the local dialect.However, the Oba promptly ref...

Mr. Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party candidate for the upcoming Edo State governorship election on September 21st, has made shocking allegations against an unnamed senior government official of the Edo State Government. Akpata claims this official orchestrated an attack against him during an interactive session at the University of Benin on a late Friday afternoon.The incident occurred while Akpata was participating as a guest in an interactive session organized by...